Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When it comes to authentic retro lingerie (by which I mean lingerie that uses a real vintage pattern), I always think of What Katie Did. Founded in 1999, WKD has made its name synonymous with the increasingly popular pinup resurgence and neo-burlesque movements. I feel like I should mention, at least briefly, all their numerous appearances in Vogue and Elle and W magazines, but […]
Wolford Individual 10 Stockings–I wore these for an impromptu Wolford Wednesday with hosieryadvocate. My first impression is that these stockings absolutely uphold the Wolford reputation. The Individual 10s are extraordinarily soft and extraordinarily subtle; there are no frills, no lace, no patterns, no design…just nylon pure and simple. To me, that makes these stockings perfect for the business professional who wants to inject a little sensual luxury into their everyday […]
If you follow fashion news, you may have caught a recent story where Hopeless Lingerie accused ASOS of design theft. According to Hopeless, ASOS copied two of their designs, the Darla Knickers and Rosemary Bralette. In a previous post on the modern day reappearance of vintage lingerie trends, I shared how Hopeless’ Darla Knickers reminded me of similar cutaway burlesque styles from the 1950s. Yet this entire fashion copyright discussion, […]
About 18 months ago, I started a Patreon for The Lingerie Addict. Patreon, in case you haven’t yet heard of it, is a way for readers (or listeners or fans) to directly support the work and art of folks they already follow and support. In my case, Patreon has allowed TLA to retain its independence. Being less dependent on brands means we can be bold, honest, and authentic with our […]
One of most favorite things about having run The Lingerie Addict, the thing that will have the biggest impact on my life even I were to shut down my blog tomorrow, is that I’ve made some of my best friends through TLA. People who I would have never had an opportunity or reason to meet otherwise have come into my life through the power of bras and panties, and my […]
